[TowerTalk] 204BA matching question

Mark, K5ER k5er at arrl.net
Mon Nov 1 22:59:32 PDT 2010


	Thanks to everyone for the advice on my question. Had several responses 
both for and against using the old style beta match. I think Joe, W4TV gave 
the most concise answer: "Only reason for the new style beta match with 
adjustable short is to allow use of the same antenna as a 174CA."
	Yep, it is right there in the manual on page 11, a different dimension for 
the 17 meter conversion. Since I was only interested in 20, I used the old, 
fixed design (yes, it was the right length for the 204) and it played like 
a champ. Thanks again to all who responded.

73,
Mark, K5ER



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